Ben Wilder

Did American Idol Goof Up Their Judge Saves for the Top 14?

Sometimes the Idol judges irritate me so much with their decisions. Last night included one of those moments, and I’m not talking about Katy’s dress that looked like metal manta ray. Or Lionel’s possible freudian slip after Kennedy’s performance… he said, “When we said ‘no,’ excuse me, when America said ‘no,’ you said ‘I don’tContinue reading “Did American Idol Goof Up Their Judge Saves for the Top 14?”

“H-O-P-E” Original Lyrics by Triston Harper

An old country soul is the best way to describe American Idol contestant Triston Harper, who’s just 15 years old. Someone check his birth certificate! In a recent episode he performed an original song called “H-O-P-E” and I’ve transcribed the lyrics below. I’m a little (a lot) embarrassed by whatever I was doing at 15Continue reading ““H-O-P-E” Original Lyrics by Triston Harper”

“Want You” Original Lyrics by Emmy Russell

Emmy Russell is gaining momentum if YouTube views are any indicator of such a claim. Her latest American Idol performance has over 76K views at the time of this post, only eclipsed by powerhouses McKenna Faith (80K) and Abi Carter (82K). She may be shy and unassuming, but it appears as though voters like herContinue reading ““Want You” Original Lyrics by Emmy Russell”

American Idol – The Thrills, The Chills, The Top 20 Revealed

The best performance of last night’s episode goes to Abi Carter, performing her version of “Welcome to the Black Parade.” Accompanied only by the piano, I heard the song in such a different way…melodic and heartbreaking in just the right way. It reminded me how much I like when singers completely change a song (ie.Continue reading “American Idol – The Thrills, The Chills, The Top 20 Revealed”

The Publix Sunday Dinner Commercial – Big Smiles Are a Big Mistake

When I shop at Publix, there are definitely moments when I smile. Finding the vanilla almond milk, snatching up a BOGO deal, or seeing the cashiers at the front of the checkout asking if I’m ready. But 83.7% of the time I’m not smiling because I’m I’m busy searching for the things on my groceryContinue reading “The Publix Sunday Dinner Commercial – Big Smiles Are a Big Mistake”